Equus (1977) Movies Preview. Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3. Vol 6, 1985: Equus. Sep 10, 2013 09/13. Windows Xp Hdwwiz.exe. Equus (1977):A psychiatrist attempts to uncover a troubled stable boy's disturbing obsession with horses. Equus (1977):A psychiatrist attempts to uncover a troubled stable boy's disturbing obsession with horses.

Reviewed by andrewmsidle Vote: 9/10/10 I have heard complaints about Equus not measuring up to the stage play,because the play/ story demands the manner in which the play ispresented, the arrangement of the props, the production, etc. I'venever seen the play, however, and consider the film a piece on its own,as I think it should be viewed anyway.

And on its own, it is superb.The acting is first rate, particularly Burton and Firth. All the actorsthough contribute their best or close to their best work.

Sidney Lumetworks his magic as always and perfectly weaves the present and theflashbacks and Burton's narration into a powerful, psychologicaldetective story. The questions posed by it strike at the foundations ofwestern civilization and individual existence. Midway Arcade Treasures Crack For Pc Patch here.

Pretty heavy stuff andBurton, Lumet, et al. Pull it off with wonderful precision. Anyone whoquestions what the heck they are ultimately doing in or with theirlives should find this film worth watching. Reviewed by chrstphrtully Vote: 8/10/10 One of the most intriguing comments I've heard about this film is that itpales in comparison to the stage production. On the one hand, this is truein that the film loses much of the inventive staging that was inherent inthe play (e.g., convention of having the 'horses' played by actors in blackwith horsehead headdresses, the tight focus of the action within a smallperimeter). The problem, however, isn't so much Sidney Lumet's concept ofthe film as it is the limitations of the medium itself -- devices which arestriking on stage simply don't work on film.

Indeed, those directors whohave tried to make such conventions work usually end up shortchanging thematerial. And it is here where Lumet's genius comes in. If there is one thing thatLumet has a feel for, it is the gritty, down-to-earth feel of everyday life. While this usually means New York life, he does a marvelous job in thisfilm of capturing the drab sterility of Dysart's world, as well as that ofthe Strang home. When these are compared to the vivid, almost etherealshots of Alan in the stables or with the horses on the field (also, comparethe striking image of horse and rider on the beach with the remainder of thebeachgoers), we can fully understand Dysart's frustration about 'looking atpages of centaurs trampling the soil of Argos' while Alan 'is trying tobecome one in a Hampshire field'.

Alan has found a way to completely escapethe drabness of his world, while Dysart has become sterile trying to findways not remind himself of it. Similarly, the tight perimeter of the stageplay has been replaced by tight focused shots which, more often than not,achieve the same result through a claustrophobic effect. Likewise, the absence of theatrical staging does nothing to dampen the powerof Shaffer's text, which remains as potent as ever. Lphant For Windows 8 on this page. Indeed, what's oftenoverlooked about this play is that, while the visual images of the stagingare striking, they are, in most instances, completely detached from thecentral thrust of the text, both as a mystery and as a commentary on theconsequences of society's demand for 'normality' at anycost. In this regard, the performances are outstanding. Richard Burton gives oneof his last great performances as Dysart, showing us the literally crumblingfacade of the doctor's spirit, while at the same time giving us a completecharacter (contrast his cynicism throughout with the moments of tenderness,such as those shown to Alan's mother and to Alan himself after the finalsession). Likewise, Peter Firth presents us with a cipher, wrapped up intelevision jingles, who is revealed to us piece by piece through moments ofvulnerability until we see in full force what has made his character committhese horrible crimes.